Virtual Cancer Genetics Course 20/21
Online , United KingdomWhat is the Virtual Cancer Genetics Course? This virtual course will teach the core concepts of risk stratification using family history as a tool to enable patients to access appropriate management strategies. Participants will be equipped with the basics of cancer genetic counselling and sessions will include approaches to genetic testing, management of […]
Genomic Practice for Genetic Counsellors
Online , United KingdomThe fundamental aspects of genomics and bioinformatics that underpin clinical practice This Wellcome Genome Campus UK course aims to meet the training needs of genetic counsellors, and nurses providing genetic healthcare, as they upskill in response to the roll-out of genomic sequencing in the clinic. This year’s course will focus on the practical applications […]
Immunogenomics of Disease: Accelerating to Patient Benefit (Virtual Conference)
Online , United KingdomThis conference aims to bring together scientists working in molecular immunology, functional genomics and immune-mediated disease genetics to showcase recent findings in the field of immunogenomics. It will also explore ways to implement the genetic discoveries to benefit patient health. Topics will include: Monogenic and Polygenic traits Microbiome Epigenetics Immunogenomics and Cancer Gene editing Drug […]
British Thoracic Society, Science and Research Committee Winter Meeting
Online , United KingdomThe British Thoracic Society's Science and Research Committee are hosting their Winter Meeting in February 2021. The Meeting will be fully online with live streaming of all major symposia, guest lectures and spoken sessions as well as live interactive Q&A poster sessions. Syposium topics include: Genomics and respiratory medicine: the 2020 update, chaired by Professor […]
Clinical cases and Michael Feiwel lecture: New treatments for patients with genetic skin diseases
Online , United KingdomThis RSM webinar will explore clinical cases and present the Michael Feiwel lecture. The lecture will cover recent innovations and new treatments that dermatologists can offer patients in their own clinics. This webinar will cover: The diagnosis and management of some of the rarer and more unusual dermatology conditions and unusual presentations of common dermatological problems […]
The unusual suspects: Rare disease in everyday medicine
Online , United KingdomMedics 4 Rare Diseases and the RSM bring together a faculty of top speakers to explore how rare diseases are relevant in everyday clinical medicine. The rare disease and genomic field is changing rapidly and continuing medical education is desperately needed in order to make full use of new innovation and therapies. The live […]
Genomic Scenarios in Primary Care
Online , United KingdomThe Wellcome Genome Campus, in partnership with Future Learn, are excited to announce their new, free online course "Genomic Scenarios in Primary Care". On this course you will explore the role of genomics in primary care practice through real world case studies and learn how to manage patients with direct to consumer tests. Topics covered: […]
Genomics of Rare Disease (Virtual Conference)
Online , United KingdomExploring how genomic research translates into clinical care and informs our understanding of the biology of rare disease Join the Wellcome Genome Campus UK virtual conference to explore how cutting-edge genomic research translates into clinical care and informs our understanding of the biology of rare disease. Topics will include: What’s new in rare disease? Functional […]
Personal Genomes (Virtual Conference)
Online , United KingdomPromoting greater diversity and ethical sharing of genome data This Wellcome Genome Campus UK virtual conference will bring together geneticists, bioinformaticians, and clinicians from academic and the commercial sector interested in learning the extent to which current genetic testing technologies can help people learn about their personal health and heritage. The meeting aims to […]
NDRS Lynch Syndrome Webinar
Online , United KingdomTo mark Bowel Cancer Awareness month this April, the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS) has organised a webinar to showcase the first ever national Lynch syndrome database created and how it can be used. Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that increases the lifetime risk of bowel cancer to up to 80%. Funded […]